{"product_id":"9788412242492","title":"Keeping up appearances","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeeping Up Appearances\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work immerses us in the fascinating and dark trajectory of Cándida Pizarro, a Spanish designer who transformed the world of bridal fashion. Over several decades, the reader will discover not only the keys to her business success, but also the murkiest secrets she hid behind her impeccable facade. A story where glamour and ambition intertwine with violence and mystery, revealing what is truly hidden when keeping up appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows the life of Cándida Pizarro, an enterprising woman who managed to revolutionize the bridal fashion industry from Spain. As the narrative progresses, the reader travels through her professional rise over the years, learning the inner workings of her business empire. However, behind the success and elegance of her designs hides a much bleaker reality. The protagonist has been accumulating a series of secrets in her closet of appearances, including the accidental deaths of her husbands and the disappearance of those men who had mistreated her at some point. The plot combines personal drama with a thriller, exploring how violence and revenge can hide beneath a life of luxury and sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness success in the fashion world and personal development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGender-based violence and its long-term consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between public image and private life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and revenge as narrative drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale empowerment from a complex and ambiguous perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary fiction that combines social drama with thriller elements. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy stories starring strong and complex women, with plots that explore ambition, success, and the shadows of the past. It will also be attractive to those looking for a read that addresses gender-based violence from an original and immersive narrative perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and critical view of the price of success and public image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that invites reflection on the violence hidden in personal relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed portrait of the evolution of Spanish bridal fashion over the decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that maintains tension and mystery until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complex protagonist who defies stereotypes of victim and executioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trujillo, Carmela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones Torre de Lis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e AUSTEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA literary proposal that successfully combines the portrait of a successful entrepreneur with the dark secrets that surround her. The work stands out for its ability to address topics such as gender-based violence and revenge from a perspective that avoids manichaeism, offering an ambiguous and fascinating protagonist. It is an agile and addictive read, ideal for those looking for a story that entertains while inviting reflection on the masks we all wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES TORRE DE LIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406811980123,"sku":"9788412242492","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841224249.jpg?v=1781841723","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412242492","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}